Donny date for retired McDaid

Carlisle United will play Doncaster Rovers next month in a benefit match for retired defender Sean McDaid.

McDaid, 25, was forced to retire this season due to a knee injury after just 12 appearances for the Cumbrians. The game will be held at Brunton Park on July 23. Manager Greg Abbott said: "Sean is a fantastic lad and it's a good opportunity for both clubs to wish him well for the future. "He became a firm favourite with Doncaster after he signed for them and, from the reaction of the fans over here, I think it's safe to say he was very highly-regarded in Cumbria as well. "The good thing about this is that we'll get a really competitive friendly game that will be linked to a very emotional and fond farewell to one of the most decent footballl players you're ever likely to meet." McDaid was released by Leeds as a youngster and joined Doncaster in 2005, making over 80 appearances at the Keepmoat Stadium before switching to Carlisle in May 2010.